The formal document declaring the termination of a marriage is known as a final decree of divorce. If a divorce case goes to court and the judge issues a ruling, the ruling is deemed official when the judge signs the decree. The court clerk should sign the decree as...
Month: May 2022
Study examines abusive dimensions of parental alienation
Abuse in relationships is not always physical. A growing body of research has accumulated evidence that abuse can come in many guises, including social and financial, and is related to one party trying to gain control over the other. Washington parents who are...
How does the 3-3-4-4 schedule work?
A divorce is more complex when children are involved. A typical custody agreement is usually a 50/50 split. Custody agreements use the law, the needs of the family and court decisions in Yakima, Washington. A 3-3-4-4 schedule allows equal child custody but there are...
Police errors can get your DUI dismissed
Getting stopped for a DUI in Washington doesn't always mean that you will lose your driving privileges. If this is your first offense, you can usually expect at least some measure of leniency. Things may get even better if you can prove that the police made mistakes...
What you need to know about grandparents’ visitation rights
The bond between a grandparent and a grandchild can be meaningful and lifelong. However, there are some situations in which grandparents are not permitted to see their grandchildren. Sometimes, this is due to the relationship between the grandchild and the child's...